IMAGINE: Lawn Tractors..."speeding" through normally quiet residential streets...

Water balloons flying...from both the race "track," and from the sidelines!

Such a courteous neighborhood! (Craig Allen photo).
Such a courteous neighborhood! (Craig Allen photo).
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Spectators cheering on their favorite racer...

No racers finish...dry. (Craig Allen photo).
No racers finish...dry. (Craig Allen photo).
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...or SOAKING them!

Tractor racing is FUN for ALL ages! (Craig Allen photo).
Tractor racing is FUN for ALL ages! (Craig Allen photo).
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THIS is the social event of the year in my neighborhood!

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Accepting the Race Trophy 4 years ago! (Craig Allen photo archives)
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After years of finishing near the back of the pack, I WON the race, and the coveted trophy...4 years ago. Really, it seems like yesterday!!

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Neck-in-neck... (Craig Allen photo)
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A year after the BIG WIN, as you can see above, it was close...not for first...but for last!

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Its all in fun...especially with a "super soaker!" (Craig Allen photo)
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My nephew Ethan, and niece Emily, have had a great time racing with me...

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Ethan & Emily...ready for all the fun of the 2013 race! (Craig Allen photo)
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...a few years back.

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2012 Tractor Race Flier! "DJ Craig Allen" on the "Mowercycle" at lower right...
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As in previous years, the 2015 pre-race party will start tomorrow afternoon at 2:00.

Thumbs up! Ready to RACE! (Craig Allen photo).
Thumbs up! Ready to RACE! (Craig Allen photo).
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The race is set for around 5:30...start your engines...and let the water balloons fly!

The race is ON! (Craig Allen photo archives).
The race is ON! (Craig Allen photo archives).
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What will the 2015 Race bring?

If a racer thinks he or she will stay dry...think again! (Craig Allen photo archives).
If a racer thinks he or she will stay dry...think again! (Craig Allen photo archives).
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Who knows...I have no plan to win...once is good! Really!

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"Fighting" for position, going into a turn... (Craig Allen photo)
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I'm just looking for some lawn tractor-based fun...and that is GUARANTEED!

Each year's winner adds something to the trophy that represents their personality. (Craig Allen photo).
Each year's winner adds something to the trophy that represents their personality. (Craig Allen photo).
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Congratulations to Andy, our winner last year. Who will take home the trophy this year?

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Tractors waiting on the starting line. (Craig Allen photo)
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I'll have 2015 race pictures and results MONDAY afternoon (Memorial Day), here at nj1015.com!

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Hello, race fans! (Craig Allen photo)
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And...NEW this year...TV coverage on "Chasing News."

Your author, on the set with my Chasing friends! (Craig Allen photo archives).
Your author, on the set with my Chasing friends! (Craig Allen photo archives).
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I will be a "Guest Chaser," reporting all the ACTION from the tractor race!

I can't wait to join Bill Spadea and the all the Chasers, Tuesday night at 10pm on MY 9 in New York, and Wednesday morning at 12:30am on FOX 29 in Philadelphia!

Tune in!

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